Human aorta and heart in a serious case of atheromatosis. The aorta has been opened to show the intimal surface. There are many atheromatous plaques of irregular contour and yellow to whitish colour. Some of them, mainly on the left side, show ulcerations. The holes located on the bottom are openings of intercostal arteries. The heart was also opened to show the left ventricle and aortic valve (left) and left auricle and mitral valve. The actual size can be determined with the rule below. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / JOSE CALVO |
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